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HT07 HMX

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,373 mi
Last recorded45,373 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT07 HMX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 45,373 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads getting low

front exhaust mount defective

Fail 15 Jan 2026 45,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

165/70/14

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads getting low

front exhaust mount defective

Pass 14 Jan 2025 43,522 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 39,700 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 39,683 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 34,556 miles

165/70/14

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 34,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

165/70/14

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Jan 2022 25,890 miles

Both front top mounts slight lift

Fail 10 Jan 2022 25,888 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front top mounts slight lift

Handbrake has long travel

Pass 30 Sep 2020 15,351 miles

front tyres perishing

item on inside of windscreen (section of bug eye used at top) but not effecting drivers view of the road

rear tyres perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2019 14,863 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 14,196 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 13,352 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 12,483 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 11,517 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 10,242 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 8,886 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 7,661 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 6,282 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 4,665 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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HT07 HMX is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 47,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT07 HMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HT07 HMX registered?

HT07 HMX is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 August 2007.

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